2013 · Q105
105. The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act popularly known as PESA Act. Which one among the following statements regarding PESA Act is not correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity
- APESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas
- BPESA disempowers Gram Sabhas
- CPESA protects the interests of the tribals
- DPESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals
Explanation
PESA empowers (not disempowers) Gram Sabhas; the official key marks B.